Preekstoel met kruis 1727 - 1771

This print of a pulpit with cross was made by Emanuel Eichel. The verticality of the pulpit is pronounced, yet it's softened by the ornate details etched with meticulous precision. The design emphasizes a baroque sensibility through its elaborate ornamentation. The swirling patterns and organic forms evoke a sense of movement and dynamism. The play of light and shadow, achieved through fine lines, accentuates the three-dimensionality of the structure. Note the visual contrast between the solid, functional elements of the pulpit and the ethereal quality of its decorative flourishes. The eye is drawn upwards, guided by the escalating complexity of the design towards the cross. This progression can be understood through a structuralist lens, where the pulpit acts as a signifier of religious authority, communicating meaning through its visual components. The form transcends mere aesthetics and becomes a potent symbol of spiritual ascent.